Head to These Luxe Resorts for Seaside Serenity

The Sunset Wellness & Beauty Awards celebrate the rituals, retreats, and remedies that actually move the needle. These 10 hotels and resorts are the 2026 winners of the Best Seaside Serenity category. Check out the complete list of winners here. For our definitive and searchable guide to wellness in the West, click here.

Malibu Beach Inn

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This inn, situated on the Pacific Coast Highway on an exclusive strip nicknamed “Billionaire’s Beach,” is the perfect way to dip in. Wellness is infused throughout the stay, from Cure Daily Spa treatments in the oceanfront suite to restorative rest on Sleep Number 360 i8 smart mattresses that track sleep patterns, heart rate, and breathing for truly deep rejuvenation.

The Sanctuary Beach Resort

The Sanctuary Beach Resort

Set along the Monterey Peninsula, these redesigned beachfront cottages are a perfect place to land after experiencing the property’s mindful programming, such as the Burnout Recovery Journey and Full Moon Ceremonies. Tuck into ocean-to-table dining at Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette to truly balance body, mind, and belly.

L’Auberge Del Mar

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Perched above the Pacific in the seaside village of Del Mar, L’Auberge Del Mar embodies coastal wellness. Spa L’Auberge draws on oceanic botanicals for holistic massages and skin therapies that restore balance and vitality. Start the day with yoga on the oceanview deck, stroll the shoreline, or enjoy its oceanview pool. Locally sourced cuisine at Adelaide nourishes from within, completing a wellness experience rooted in California.

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

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Hot off a multi-million-dollar renovation, this treasured oasis just north of San Diego is beloved for its robust garden grounds, rancho-inspired design, and rich SoCal charm. Nestled amid 10 acres of lush gardens between San Diego’s beaches and canyon trails, the hotel takes it beyond its top-tier spa and offers the region’s first wellness-based hotel bar with mixology at The Remedy Lounge.

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Superlatives abound here: Set on 400 acres of coastal canyon minutes from the Pacific, the spa features innovations like Zestós DryFloat, zero-gravity Welnamis loungers, and vibro-acoustic therapy. The 21,000-square-foot facility includes 12 treatment rooms; men’s and women’s lounges with stone fireplaces; saunas, steam rooms, and indoor whirlpools; a shared fitness center; plus an outdoor relaxation area with a whirlpool and pool. It’s an expansive, high-touch environment designed to cocoon guests before and after treatments.

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Overlooking the rugged coastline, Half Moon Bay Lodge offers a serene escape where wellness and nature meet. From sunrise yoga and spa treatments to coastal bike rides and rounds at nearby Half Moon Bay Golf Links, every experience invites guests to relax, recharge, and reconnect with the rhythm of the sea.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Rooted in Hawaiian practices and traditions, the wellness offerings at this luxe Kona resort will not only help you reset your body and mind but also provide an immersive cultural experience. Enjoy Reiki and energy healing sessions at the spa, along with cold plunge and sauna time or massages in open-air hales. Carve out some time to hit the Sports Club & Wellness Center for fitness programs curated by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak.

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Andaz Maui at Wailea

At ‘Āwili Spa & Salon, personalized apothecary-style treatments draw on indigenous herbs and local products. Wellness extends to oceanfront yoga, meditation, and fitness classes, plus art workshops with resident artist Welzie and culinary sessions on poke-making and smoothie-blending with local ingredients. Set amid Maui’s serene landscape, Andaz Maui inspires guests to slow down, reconnect, and restore body and spirit—an immersive, art- and nature-driven expression of Hawaiian well-being.

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

In the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, Hotel Californian offers a vibrant wellness escape that blends Moroccan-inspired luxury with local flair. From custom aromatherapy at the Majorelle Spa to rooftop yoga and ocean-view lounging at Tan-Tan, every detail invites guests to slow down, recharge, and fully immerse themselves in the city’s sun-drenched spirit.

Pendry Newport Beach

Pendry Newport Beach

Spa Pendry blends fitness, wellness, health, and technology with seven treatment rooms (including a couple’s room), a eucalyptus-infused steam room, and a cryotherapy chamber—the only Newport Beach hotel to house one—plus MediSpa products and treatments. Add CBD salt scrubs and mud wraps, and you have a quintessentially Californian wellness retreat.